My work focuses on the cultural and political meanings of live performance in America, both historically and today.

I am the author of two books: Faith, Family, and Flag: Branson Entertainment and the Idea of America (Chicago, 2025) and Katherine Dunham: Dance and the African Diaspora (2017). I have been interviewed by the Christian Science Monitor, Forbes, NPR, and other media outlets.

You can read more about me, learn about my books, listen to my podcast interviews, see select recent events, and peruse my recent choreography. For a more complete listing of my publications and activities, see my CV.